There is something about witnessing a classically-trained musician perform that is so awe-inspiring.
The way someone can create beautiful music just by pressing down on some ivory keys or plucking away at a string instrument really causes one to stop and appreciate.
How people react to beautiful, albeit unexpected, music is exactly what one YouTuber created his channel to share.
Piano Phantom pours passion into every performance.
On his YouTube channel, he shares videos of himself playing piano in some rather unique situations.
He dresses in unsuspecting costumes before sitting at a piano to play a classical piece.
He then records the reactions he gets from people who witness his performances.
Piano Phantom doesn’t look like your typical pianist.
Be it a janitor or a person experiencing homelessness, Piano Phantom makes people believe he is someone unassuming before showcasing his musical talent.
In this particular video, the Piano Phantom has dressed up as a janitor in a shopping center. He then startled passers-by as he demonstrated his skill at the piano.
Onlookers were amazed at his ability.
Talented musicians are always worth stopping and appreciating but when that talent is exhibited by someone you’d never suspect, the effect is tenfold.
The impact the Piano Phantom’s surprise had on the nearby shoppers is evident by the reactions on their faces.
Even busy people stopped to watch.
Shopping malls are filled with people in a hurry. They have errands to run and would most likely enjoy finishing their tasks sooner rather than later. Even this busy group of people took the time to stop and appreciate the Piano Phantom’s talents, however.
A beautiful rendition of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody
The Piano Phantom didn’t break out a famous symphony or a piece of work by Mozart, however. Instead, he played something many of the nearby shoppers would surely remember.
The song “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen comes ringing out as Piano Phantom tickles the ivory keys underneath his fingertips.
When he first begins the song, only a few onlookers have gathered around to notice. As he continued to belt through verses and choruses, however, more and more people stopped to take notice.
Some children even began dancing with their stuffed animals.
Most other onlookers got out their phones to record the performance for posterity. Little did they know the Piano Phantom does this sort of thing all the time and the video would soon be shared online.
Why does the Piano Phantom do what he does?
This was not just one isolated incident, this is what Piano Phantom does regularly for the purposes of his YouTube channel.
“I play the piano in disguise in public locations,” the “About” section of his website reads. “Like a phantom, I wander and explore spaces that interest me, leaving an impression but no trace.”
What a sneaky guy this Piano Phantom is! He also has shared the below poem to his website that describes who he is and what he does:
“Becoming a phantom has taught me
Not to fear the unknown and unfamiliar.
Not to worry about what others think of me.”“Join me on this journey and learn to
Trust yourself even when others doubt you.
Pursue your dream without making it your master.”“Fight conformity and make your own choices.
There are no rules.
Don’t be.
Become”
See Piano Phantom’s impromptu concert below!
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